Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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