Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book