Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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