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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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