Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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