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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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