Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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