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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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