Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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