Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs