Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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