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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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