Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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