Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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