Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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