Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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