Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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