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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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