Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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