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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit