Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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