Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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