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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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