Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology