Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually 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 quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course