Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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