Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source