Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to massively open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources. Massively open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education resources (OERs) are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in every nation on earth to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It can be problematic to incentivize learners in online environments. The open education resources (OER) movement was the inspiration for the first massively open online courses. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct massive open online courses? This MOOC courses book also examines the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.

New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. There are quite a few issues that digital learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is expanding so swiftly. This book answers many questions about these massive open online courses and other forms of open educational resources. To learn more go to this MOOCs Book website.