Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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