Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the 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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