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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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