Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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