Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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