Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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