Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources