Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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