Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education