Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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