Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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