Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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