Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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