Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video