Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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