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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education