Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List