Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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