Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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