Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education