Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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