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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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