Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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