Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This 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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