Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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