Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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