Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education