Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program