Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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