Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education