Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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