Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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