Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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