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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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