Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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