Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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