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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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