Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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