Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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