Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology