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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices