Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books