Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always 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 a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning