Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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