Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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