Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)