Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. 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 topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition