Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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