Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book