Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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