Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)