Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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