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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses