Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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