Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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