Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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