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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC