Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education