Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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