Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses