Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education