Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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