Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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