Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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