Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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