Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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