Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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