Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)