Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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