Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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