Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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