Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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