Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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