Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source