Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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