Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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