Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software