Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education