Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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