Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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