Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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