Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs