Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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