Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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