Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs