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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education