Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key 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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