Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning