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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning