Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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