Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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