Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources