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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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