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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education