Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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