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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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