Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners 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. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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