Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible 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 MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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