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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning