Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education