Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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