Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people 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. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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