Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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