Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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