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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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