Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs