Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books