Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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