Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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