Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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