Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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