Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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