Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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