Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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