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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education