Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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