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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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