Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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