Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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