Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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