Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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