Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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