Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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