Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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