Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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