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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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