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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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