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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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