Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research