Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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