Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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