Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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