Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs