Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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