Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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