Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students 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 many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs