Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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