Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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