Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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