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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs