Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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