Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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