Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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