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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education