Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources