Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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