Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices