Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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