Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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