Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology