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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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