Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources