Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs