Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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