Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)