Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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