Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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