Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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