Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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