Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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