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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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