Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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