Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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