Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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