Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software