Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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