Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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