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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs