Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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