Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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