Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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