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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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