Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)