Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books