Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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