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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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