Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering 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 massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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