Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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