Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book