Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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