Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning