Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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