Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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