Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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