Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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