Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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