Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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