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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course