Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students 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 MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)