Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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