Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always 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 topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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