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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses