Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs