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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video