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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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