Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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