Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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