Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have enabled humans 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. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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