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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition