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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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