Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational