Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered students all around 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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