Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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