Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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