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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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