Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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