Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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