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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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