Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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