Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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