Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information 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 topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning