Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc