Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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