Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education