Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs