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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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