Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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