Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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