Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources