Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for 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 MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology