Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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