Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University