Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition