Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC