Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education