Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning