Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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