Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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