Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source