Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education