Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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