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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education