Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education