Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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