Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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