Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants 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. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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