Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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