Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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