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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. 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 MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education