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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs