Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book