Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book