Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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