Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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