Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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