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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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