Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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