Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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