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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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