Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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