Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology enable learners 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 MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition