Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc