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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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