Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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