Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major 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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