Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book