Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning