Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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