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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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