Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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