Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs