Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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