Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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