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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education