Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources