Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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