Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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