Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)