Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals