Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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