Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition