Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course