Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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