Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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