Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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