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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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