Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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