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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education