Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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