Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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