Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education