Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)