Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy