Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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