Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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