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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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