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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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