Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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