Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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