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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). It can be tricky to engage and inspire thousands of humans in online environments. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are a form of technology-enhanced learning. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high participant attrition? This massive open online courses book also addresses the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.

Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help learners succeed in these massively open online courses. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about these MOOC courses and other forms of open education resources (OER) persist. This book articulates the opportunities associated with massive open online courses and open education. To learn more please visit this MOOCs Book website.