Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. 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. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)