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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research