Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses