Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book