Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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