Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software