Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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