Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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