Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution