Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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