Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education