Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)