Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education