Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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