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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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