Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses