Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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