Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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