Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources