Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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