Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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