Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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