Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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