Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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