Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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