Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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