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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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