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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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