Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book