Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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