Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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