Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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