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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources