Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology