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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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