Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book