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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.

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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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