Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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