Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books