Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with massively open online courses (MOOC) and open education resources (OERs). Massive open online courses (MOOC) and similar ventures with open educational resources are allowing millions of self-directed online learners all over the world to learn from well-known lecturers. The open education resources (OER) movement was the inspiration for the first MOOC courses. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is an evolving desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. The true intention of MOOC classes is to provide schooling to more people all around the world. This book answers many questions about MOOC courses and other forms of open education resources (OER). For more information please go to this MOOCs Book website.