Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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