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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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