Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education