Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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