Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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