Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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