Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition