Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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