Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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