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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education