Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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