Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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