Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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