Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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