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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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