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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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