Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning