Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the 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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