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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth 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 courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs