Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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