Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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