Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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