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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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