Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy