Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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