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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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