Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning