Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs