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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)