Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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