Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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