Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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