Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List