Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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