Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources