Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources