Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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