Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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