Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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