Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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