Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education