Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education