Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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