Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ghana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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