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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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