Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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