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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OER). Massive open online courses and similar initiatives with open educational resources are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in all parts of the world to learn from well-known researchers. The open education resources (OERs) movement was the inspiration for the first MOOC courses. This massive online courses book discusses the best practices in digital elearning technology based on decades of research. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition? This massively open online courses book also researches active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.

Recent advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about these MOOC courses and other forms of open education resources (OERs). To learn more please go to this MOOCs Book website.