Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education