Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course