Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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