Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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