Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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