Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources