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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices