Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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