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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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