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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.

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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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