Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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