Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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