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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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