Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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