Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning