Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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