Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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