Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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