Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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