Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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