Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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