Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course