Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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