Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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