Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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