Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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