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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with massive open online courses and open education resources. These MOOC courses are generally free for participants but do not always lead to formal accreditation. The open education resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOC courses. This massive open courses book investigates the best practices in electronic education technology based on decades of research. How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high participant dropout rates? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct MOOCs? This MOOCs book also discusses the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.

Recent developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. There are numerous issues that electronic educational technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about these MOOCs and other kinds of open education resources persist. This open education book describes guidelines for others who hope to create highly engaging MOOC-based learning experiences. To find out more please see this MOOCs Book website.