Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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