Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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