Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book