Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology