Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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