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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course