Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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