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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology