Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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