Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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