Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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