Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)