Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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