Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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