Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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