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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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