Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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