Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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