Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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