Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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