Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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