Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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