Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses