Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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