Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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