Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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