Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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