Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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