Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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