Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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