Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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