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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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