Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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