Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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