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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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