Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education