Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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