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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources