Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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