Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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