Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. 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 a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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