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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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