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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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