Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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