Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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