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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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