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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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