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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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