Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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