Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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