Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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