Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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