Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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