Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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