Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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