Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)