Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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