Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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