Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book