Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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