Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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