Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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