Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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