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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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