Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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