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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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