Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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