Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take classes 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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