Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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