Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition