Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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