Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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