Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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