Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around 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 massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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