Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people 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. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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