Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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