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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)