Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses