Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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