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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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